Product Description

About DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's

DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medicines called progestogens used to treat heavy, painful, or irregular periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and endometriosis. Additionally, DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's may be used in the treatment of breast cancer. Endometriosis is a disorder in which the uterus's tissue lining (endometrium) grows on the ovaries, bowel, or tissues lining the pelvis. The most common symptom is pelvic pain.

DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's contains Norethisterone that works by mimicking the activity of the natural hormone progesterone. Thereby, it restores hormone levels in the body and regulates the growth and shedding of the womb lining. Thus, it helps to treat menstrual disorders.

Take DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, headache, breast pain, and tenderness. Most of these side effects of DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for pregnant women as it may harm the unborn baby. If you are breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's. It is advised to use effective non-hormonal contraceptives such as condoms to avoid pregnancy while taking DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's. You are advised to stop smoking while taking DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.

Uses of DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's

Heavy, painful or irregular periods, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Endometriosis, Breast cancer

Medicinal Benefits

DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's contains Norethisterone, a synthetic hormone that mimics the activity of the natural hormone progesterone. Thereby, it restores hormone levels in the body and regulates the growth and shedding of the womb lining. Thus, it helps to treat menstrual disorders.

Directions for Use

Take DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's

Unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting
Dizziness
Dry mouth
Constipation
Abdominal pain/cramps
Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
Breast pain and tenderness

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for pregnant women as it may harm an unborn baby. If you are breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's. It is advised to use effective non-hormonal contraceptives such as condoms to avoid pregnancy while taking DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's. You are advised to stop smoking while taking DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. If you are about to undergo any surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the effect of certain anesthetics. If you experience sudden shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, sudden, severe, sharp pain in the chest, or cough up blood, stop taking DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's and consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of a blood clot in the lungs.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's may interact with anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenytoin), antiviral drugs (nelfinavir, ritonavir), a medicine used to treat Cushing’s syndrome (aminoglutethimide), antibiotics (co-trimoxazole, rifampicin, tetracycline), immunosuppressant (ciclosporin).

Drug-Food Interaction: DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's may interact with St. John’s wort (herbal medicine used to treat depression). Also, limit the intake of grapefruit juice with DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the levels of DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's in the blood.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's if you have vaginal bleeding, blood clots, severe itching, porphyria (blood disorder), liver problems, angina (chest pain), or if you ever had a heart attack, jaundice, or pemphigoid gestationis (an itchy rash that develops into blisters). If you have asthma, migraine headaches, epilepsy (fits), kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking DUB 5 mg Tablet 10's.

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